Dallas S6E21: English vocabulary

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to talk in a casual, lively way

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the legal right to be the only person or group allowed to do something

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a factory where oil is cleaned and made into fuel and other products

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to record that you have started work or a shift

to make a plan, decision, or arrangement final and certain

a person who asks questions in an interview

the installation of cables or a cable system

the act of fastening something with a screw

not expensive; costing less than you might expect

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

suddenly and without warning

too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to compete against someone in an election

music in the disco style, especially popular in the 1970s, with a strong beat for dancing

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

at the very last possible moment before something happens

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

a written message sent by telegraph

to support and keep something going, especially a belief, rule, or principle

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

to use up a supply of something

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

in complete agreement; with everyone voting the same way

a type of American whiskey made from corn

cut out of a piece of material or paper

an official record or list of names, events, or items

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to make a group of people separate and go away

people who have little money or wealth

a small bird that eats seeds and often sings

as; in the same way that

a person who works on a ranch, especially caring for animals

past tense and past participle of bed

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

move quickly from side to side

official permission to do something

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to stop suddenly and completely

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

to make money from a business or activity

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

to suffer or die from lack of food

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

a large area of land

in a raw, natural, or unrefined state

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

the sale and issuing of tickets

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

dividing into smaller parts or sections

very large; huge

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

not straight; bent or uneven

showing that you approve of someone or something

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else